Financial Advisor - AMEA

ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our employees, our customers, partners, and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose ("raison d'être"), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.

ENGIE's Business for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

Reporting line

The Financial Advisor will report to Senior Financial Advisor.

Objective

Lead and be responsible for the valuation and risk analysis of new projects (including preparation of financial models). Assist with or (when delegated) be responsible for preparation of financing plans, selection of funding sources / banks, the structuring and execution of project financings. Be responsible for or (as the case may be) supervise and approve work on non-project related AIFA activities (e.g. annual impairment tests, lookbacks, etc.). Supervise, train and coach junior members of the team.

Job responsibility

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in monitor and assess liquidity, terms and general trends of project finance debt markets (as applicable to the Region), including: international commercial banks, regional and local commercial banks, relevant export credit and multilateral agencies, other funding institutions.
• Assist in monitoring and assessing competitors' approaches to financing / funding projects.
• Assist in monitoring relevant development in debt capital markets.
• Ensure compliance with investment guidelines and methodology.
• Responsible for the valuation of development projects.
• Responsible for analysis of financial (or financing related) risks and impact of proposed transactions on accounting.
• Assist with (or lead when delegated) the structuring and execution of financing plans for new projects.
• Responsible for preparing or assisting with financing, accounting and tax related inputs in financial models (where required with the support of relevant expertise centers and/or external consultants)
• Responsible for preparation of financial models / financial analyses or reviewing and/or audit financial models / financial analyses of financial models prepared by other team members.
• Assist with the preparation of (or when delegated propose) appropriate financing plans, including alternatives.
• Assist with the selection of or propose the selection of banks / financing institutions and/or agencies to be approved by Head of AIFA - AMEA or a Senior Financial Advisor.
• Assist business development decision making process.
• Assist with analysis or advice on risk allocation, bankability issues, optimization & tax structuring.
• Responsible for the management of Junior Financial on an assignment basis.
• Responsible for the training and coaching of junior members of the team.
• Prepare financial models (or where applicable financing plans and/or deliver financing commitments / other relevant documentation) within the timeframe agreed with BD colleagues / senior members of the team (e.g. bid deadlines etc.)
• Contributes to monitoring of internal procedures for the AIFA - AMEA team and responsible for adherence with Global AIFA procedures.
• Contributes to the monitoring and/or review of internal methods for the AIFA - AMEA team and responsible for adherence with methods set or shared with Global AIFA. Responsible for proposing enhancements to financial modelling related / analytical methods.
• Responsible for sharing information widely and openly with the team and with other AIFA teams on topics of common AIFA interest (e.g.: changing trends in the banking markets / trends)
• Cooperation with Finance function in the preparation of medium term plan ("PAMT") and budgets, including by providing macro-economic assumptions. Responsible for coordinating / managing junior members of the team assigned to work on PAMT / other planning activities.
• Responsible for the preparation of financial models and financial analyses / risk assessments (e.g. sensitivity analyses etc.)
• Responsible for (or assist with) preparing request for proposals for banks / advisors / etc. (or delegate to Financial Advisor when appropriate)
• Assist with (or lead under supervision of Senior Financial Advisor(s)) negotiations with lenders / financial institutions.
• When assisting with / proposing financing plans, responsible for preparation or review of relevant analysis (incl. impact on project economics, execution risks, etc.)
• Assess the training needs of Junior Financial Advisors and propose appropriate actions and support / coach junior members of the team on the job as and when required.
• Responsible for monitoring the performance of junior members of the team and report to Senior Financial Advisors / Head of AIFA - AMEA when required.
• Report to Senior Financial Advisors / Head of AIFA - AMEA any material developments in banking / financing markets and any unusual / unexpected project-specific developments.
• Support any group or external audit.

Degree / Experience

• Finance / Economics based degree or a professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) or technical qualification/degree (e.g. engineering)
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years spent working in AIFA / project finance and financial modeling.
• Proven experience and demonstrable competency with complex financial modelling and proficiency and knowledge of financial valuation methodology.
• Up-to-date proficiency in excel (incl. understanding and use of basic Macros)
• Experience in leading or supporting the financing efforts for a bid (and/or leading a project to financial close) preferable.
• Experience in planning and managing processes preferable.

Specific Knowledge / skills

• Strong and proven analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling.
• Commercial acumen with good understanding of accounting topics and tax structures.
• Planning ability and capacity to deliver on plans / work towards fixed deadlines.
• Leadership qualities, people management skills and ability to motivate team members advantageous.
• Able and willing to train, coach and support more junior team members, especially on modelling / technical aspects.
• Presence and interpersonal credibility advantageous.
• Ability to multitask and to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills (incl. adequate knowledge/use of PowerPoint®)
• Behavioral capabilities: problem solving, strong interpersonal skills.
• Languages: English required. Arabic or French is an advantage.

Business Understanding

• Good understanding of the power business and the IPP model.
• Good understanding of contractual structure of a typical contracted-output IPP.
• Good understanding of banking and funding processes / issues.

Location/travel

• Dubai (UAE) / frequent travel within AMEA

Field: AIFA

Job Level: Without management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Primary Location: UAE